Bourne Community College Year 8 class celebrated for outstanding English success

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A Year 8 class at Bourne Community College is being praised for its exceptional achievement in English after an outstanding year of progress in reading and literacy.

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Bourne Community College Students sharing their achievement with Assistant Headteacher, Jacques Cariou | Kieran Turnbull

Students have impressed teachers with their dedication, enthusiasm, and determination to succeed, consistently showing a mature attitude towards reading and working hard to exceed their Accelerated Reader targets.

Emma Farley, the school librarian, praised the class for their commitment throughout the year. “This class has demonstrated an incredibly positive and mature approach to reading. Their dedication and continued hard work towards their Accelerated Reader targets has been fantastic to see, and they should be extremely proud of what they have achieved.”

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Bourne Community College students proud of their English achievements | Kieran Turnbull

The class has also been recognised for surpassing expectations in English lessons, with students showing growing confidence, stronger comprehension skills, and a genuine enjoyment of reading.

Assistant Headteacher, Jacques Cariou, highlighted the remarkable progress made by the group. “This Year 8 class has achieved so much in English this year. They have exceeded their reading targets and consistently shown enthusiasm and commitment in lessons. Their attitude towards reading and learning has been excellent.”

Staff at Bourne Community College say the students’ achievements reflect both their determination and the school’s ongoing focus on developing confident, enthusiastic readers.

The class is now being celebrated as a shining example of what can be achieved through hard work, perseverance, and a love of reading.

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